Area Obituaries

Glenda Gail Hooks   Funeral service for Mrs. Glenda Gail Hooks, 61, of Alexander City, was Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Glenda Gail Hooks passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Russell Medical, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. Glenda was born…

Julius Robert “Bobby” Cowart   Funeral service for Mr. Julius Robert “Bobby” Cowart, 79, of Rockford, was Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Union Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Camp officiated. Burial followed in the Union Church Cemetery. Mr. Cowart passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 27,…

Diana Dew   Diana Dew; born May 19, 1954; passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 71, and was a resident of Sylacauga. She is survived by her children, Johnny Knox, David Dew (Kelsey), Martin Dew (Sonya), Mike Dew Jr., Matthew Dew, Lisa Dew, and Leilani Dew; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;…

Debra Ann Fuller Funeral service for Mrs. Debra Ann Fuller, 72, of Alexander City, will be Friday, March 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30…

William Steve Butler   William Steve Butler, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 4, 1946, in Sylacauga, William was a resident of Goodwater. William is survived by his daughters, Lisa Joy Darby and Christy Lightsey, and his son, Kelvin Steve Butler; as well as his grandchildren, Brittany Darby, Hallee Jayde, Lauren…

John Robert Duke   John R. Duke; 86, of Brentwood, Tenn.; passed away with his devoted family by his side February 16, 2026. On April 28, 1939, John Robert Duke was born in Weogufka, Ala. He was the oldest son of Kermit Lenzy Duke and Mary Lyle Duke. John grew up helping raise corn and…

Alvin “Stanley” Baker Funeral service for Mr. Alvin “Stanley” Baker, 71, of Kellyton, was Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Scott Jordan officiated. Burial followed in the Kellyton Memory Garden. Alvin “Stanley” Baker; a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend; passed away surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong…